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SWIFT/BIC code HBUKGB4179A

HBUKGB4179A belongs to HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

HBUKGB4179A

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHBUKGB4179A
8-character codeHBUKGB41
Branch code79A
BankHSBC Bank PLC
BranchLiverpool, Kensington
CityLiverpool
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the HSBC Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HBUK Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
41 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
79A Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

What bank is behind SWIFT code HBUKGB4179A?

HBUKGB4179A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Liverpool, Kensington, a branch or department of HSBC Bank PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HBUKGB4179A mean?

HBUK is the bank code of HSBC Bank PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 41 is the code for the city or region and 79A identifies the department Liverpool, Kensington.

Can I use HBUKGB41 instead of HBUKGB4179A?

HBUKGB41 points to the main office of HSBC Bank PLC, while HBUKGB4179A is Liverpool, Kensington. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HBUKGB4179A.

What happens if I enter HBUKGB4179A with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HBUKGB4179A against the details from HSBC Bank PLC before you confirm.

Has HSBC Bank PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 3591 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.